Workday Administrator - Contingent Workforce Systems

About the Role

We are engaging with a prominent technology firm seeking a Contract Workforce Systems Administrator to lead as the primary administrator for their VNDLY (Workday Vendor Management System) platform. This remote contract opportunity in the United States spans approximately 2 months and requires active collaboration across HR, Finance, and Corporate Engineering teams to ensure smooth operation of contingent workforce systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee VNDLY as the system administrator, managing system enhancements, workflows, integrations, and everyday operational monitoring.
• Perform audits for data consistency between VNDLY and Workday HCM to keep contingent workforce data synchronized across platforms.
• Create and deliver requested reports for various internal stakeholders.
• Track and prepare for upcoming feature updates in both VNDLY and Workday impacting contingent workforce processes.
• Conduct user acceptance testing and facilitate internal change management initiatives.
• Generate and maintain comprehensive guides for employees, managers, and process owners relating to system use.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Corporate Engineering to troubleshoot issues, uncover root causes, and devise remediation plans.
• Implement change management protocols by documenting thoroughly, conducting diligent testing, and organizing deployment strategies.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3 to 5 years experience in configuring contingent workforce management tools such as VNDLY, Beeline, or Fieldglass along with Workday HCM administration.
• Hands-on expertise in configuring and troubleshooting contingent workforce systems, understanding downstream impacts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Workday HCM worker lifecycle processes and organizational structures.
• Proficiency in managing security group permissions with independent troubleshooting capabilities.
• Basic to moderate ability in creating custom reports and dashboards.
• Experience sustaining data connectors and integrations between contingent workforce tools, Workday, and other internal systems.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and formal change management practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of contingent workforce programs, including contracts and policy frameworks.
• Experience working within Agile methodology and sprint-driven environments.
• Previous exposure to public company operational environments is advantageous.